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    Excessive Garbage/Waste removal fees...

    Anyone have ideas on alternatives to National Serv-All fees? Basically it costs us $5.77 to pick up our garbage every week. If I filled the bucket with aluminum cans i doubt i'd get that much for it!! Any frugal tbn'er ideas? :confused:
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    question on drywall knockdown finishing...

    i was looking to do a knockdown finish in my basement.. i had really high estimates to finish my basement and decided to do so myself... however, the estimators said the textured finish would be cheaper than smooth.. why would that be? can i get away with 2 skim coats before the splatter stuff...
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    looks like a good buy for you kubota owners

    just ran across this and thought a kubota guy might be interested, located in alabama.. Kubota Tractor Brush Guard Looks Good Kubota Tractor Brush Guard Looks Good - eBay (item 130206610536 end time Nov-11-08 10:35:51 PST) good luck..(my tractor's blue...)
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    Backhoe  suggestions on ATTACHING my backhoe?

    Ok, i've had and enjoyed my 758c, but since -- i have added two rear remotes and a from remote. now i don't know where to attach my back hoe as the PB port is gone.. do i just run a tee at that point (probably) ? thx
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    Burnt smell from heat-pump forced air...(??)

    anyone know what would cause a burnt popcorn smell coming through my forced-air ducts? I have a waterfurnace geothermal system... so i'm scratching my head on this one... :confused: it is covered under a 10 year parts and labor warranty so i called to set up an inspection... of course they're...
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    1999 TC33d w/ loader, 6' woods for $4600!

    Is this a good price? 1999 TC33D w/ loader, 6' woods mower, <900 hours, 2 rear remotes for $4600? But wait, there's more! When I asked to see the craigslist item from a very very irish-american named individual here's the reply i received: Hi I'm Michael, and I want to tell you that the...
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    Need help/advice on propane grill hookup!

    hi all, i just finished hooking up my propane grill to the line coming into my home. i'm using 1/2 black pipe about 20' run then reduced to 1/4" gas which is on the grill regulator. When i turned on the gas and waited a while it is burning very very low, like when your almost out of gas when...
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    Value: Smart car vs Average 2wd ATV

    ANyone else scracthing their head when they see the prices of some new ATV's vs what you can get in say a new smart car? I mean, you can probably drive the smart car off road on your acreage with the bene's of heat/ac/wipers/'cab' ;) plus maybe a lift kit and more agressive tires. Any one...
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    JUNK MAIL CAMPAIGN, NEED HELP!!!

    Ok, this is a simple and free solution i think can help thin out our junk mail initially. Firstly, both my spouse and I are on the no solitication credit list, however, Capital One and American Express believe we can garner salvation if we obtain a pre approved card and thus, continually mail to...
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    Starting New Apple Orchard -- Preparation?

    Hi connective wisdom! I'm starting an apple orchard next spring, ordered 100 trees for starters... I have about 1.25 acres in a loop in my driveway I want to prep.. suggestions on time table? I have a sprayer (fimco) for my lawnmower, and a broadcast spreader, a rototiller i just bought...
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    Price Check  price for 1720 w/ 7108 loader ???

    hi, i'm looking at a piece going up for auction, it's as follows: 1991 Ford 1720 diesel 4x4, 3 pt hitch, pto has ford 7108 loader and shows 2784 hours. what would be a good price assuming normal service, wear and tear. might bid on this and sit my wife on it to work around the property.. ;)...
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    implements for cultivating needed?

    hi all, i just bought a cultimulcher and wanted to know if i can just use that after a plow? or do i need to disc between them, say for corn or food plot etc? thx much!
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    Is there a most "desirable/collectable" for restoration?

    If I were to look for some old iron for pulling on hay wagon rides/show etc, just for nostalgia, and long term investment (pass down to future generations) what would be good bet in a classic Deere tractor? thx for your replies!
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    Pole barn insulation help!!!! rodents/moisture

    Hi all, after moving to Indiana last year, I went to the expen$e of having my 40x50ish pole barn poured with a center drain. I really really really want to add four season functionality to it.. I'm pretty much STOPPED in my tracks twiddlin' my hair trying to conquer what many of you rural...
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    Diesel prices?

    last Friday i saw off road diesel for $2.19/gallon in pennsylvania. I pay about $2.69 for on road in NJ. In Indiana last week i was paying like $2.95 for on road, and the off road is like $2.62. I want pennsy off road prices :(
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    just bought stump grapple and pallet forks!

    hi all, just bought the pallet fork and stump grapple from DL Equiptment off ebay, looks like nice stuff and priced right.. anyone purchase any of their products? i'll certainly report how it looks when i get it over then next few weeks..! cheers -tim
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    Implements for bike path in woods...???

    Hi all, I'm going to design a bike path in my woods and wondered the best way to go about it.. i have a lot of brush and fallen little trees (3-6" diamater). should i just go through with my loader and scrape and back drag? yard rake? box blade? other? i think i'm going to get a...
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    Help! Can I run a 35-90 on my TC40DA???

    Hi, I need a mower now that the grass is growing and a 52" Craftsman would keep me too busy ;) I'm looking at a landpride 35-90 (90") deck.. Will this fit and run successfully on my 40hp tractor? thanks much! -Tim
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    Book for "acerage" landscaping???? :(

    My better half and I haved a lot of ideas for our 20 acre property. But I don't know how to think about bringing it all together.. I would love to have windscreens, a formal garden, hopefully a future small commercial bamboo production grove(s). Does anyone know a book that gives ideas / plans...
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    Dumb q's about my hydraulics on tc40da:

    Hi, I have the 16la and the bigger NH backhoe fron NH on my tc40da. my dumb question is, did i get any remotes installed with those two options???? My concern is what implements i can/cannot run w/o the mid option or rear 3 options. thanks for your patience! :)
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    Any cool Harley like customizations available?

    Hi, maybe this has been asked a lot, but the search function isn't so good ;) Is there any customizable parts available? like stainless exhaust stark or header or something? Maybe i'm a little (a lot?) goofy.. but i think it'd be need to trick these tractors out! Any spinner rims for my td40da? ;)
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    Co-op and fuel prices?

    Hi, I'm told I can get cheap diesel for my tracto at a co-op? It will be tax exempt or something and colored for non-road use vehicles? thx for any insight -Tim
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    Chipper/Shredder question good price?

    I don't have much information yet, but my brother said he knows of a chipper/shredder for sale for like $1500 that is gas driven and tow behind. Supposedly takes up to 16" logs? 16" SOUNDS huge to me for a chipper! I think its a used professional (read Dangerous!) sort. -Tim
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    Suggestions on buying/needing manuals?

    Does anyone have or have seen the service manuals available for the boomers? Are they something worth getting? Is there anything available worth getting (e.g., i always buy a Hayes or Chilton manual for my autos, or Clymer for a motorcycle). Thanks!
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    Any Tips on Low Cost Moving? (NJ->IN)

    Hi I'll be moving sometime within the next several months and wondered if anyone has some cost saving advice on moving my home contents in a safe and economical way? I have a car I dont trust to drive and may consider selling it locally, or towing it myself ('64 chevelle conv't). A piano that...
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    Buying Advice  Need Advice for tractor to support 20 acres

    Greetings! I'm looking for advice on a tractor to purchase to maintain a home I'm closing on next month. Property is 20 acres, 8 of which are wooded. I've be salivating at the TC40D w/ 0% 48 month financing!! I wonder if this is overkill for me? I'll have a 400 or so foot gravel driveway to...
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